St Helens Hotel began operating under the Mercure brand after a ?1 million transformation by its new owners.
The Estee Group, who purchased the hotel last year, have since invested in replacing and upgrading furnishings throughout the building, including works to repair the roof, refurbish bedrooms and public areas, and transform the conference and events facilities.
The Mercure St Helens enjoys a prime location close to the train station and town centre. With facilities including the 92 Restaurant, the Pyramid Leisure Club boasting a 17m heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and fully-equipped gym, and two conference suites, it is set to be hugely popular with business and leisure travellers.
From May 28, the 84-room hotel has been operating as a Mercure under a franchise agreement. Estee Group successfully owns and manages two other Mercure-branded hotels in the UK, the Mercure Thame Lambert and Mercure Newbury West Grange.
Taher Tayeb at the Estee Group said: "We have invested a significant amount of money into this landmark hotel to make it a centrepiece of the town. We know the Mercure brand well and it is a great fit for this hotel, combining the strength of an international network with a strong commitment to quality and local inspiration.
?We are committed to making the hotel a real cornerstone of the community, staffed by local people, using local contractors, and catering for visitors and locals alike.?
General Manager Aquleem Khan will lead the new team that has been recruited over recent months.
